#VU10629 Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro products - CVE-2018-6218

 

#VU10629 Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro products - CVE-2018-6218

Published: February 19, 2018 / Updated: April 5, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU10629
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6218
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OfficeScan
Worry-Free Business Security
Deep Security
Endpoint Sensor
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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